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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 10:07
Hi ladies, I had asked the exact same question back in August on the Pregnancy forum, Pixie2011 and there seemed to be a lot of positve replies. I will be delivering at welcare inshallah and have just completed 34 weeks. (first child was via c-section!) Mac123, can you give us some more details pls? so sorry abt your experience! I had a failed epidural at al wasl with my first baby thus the nervousness now! After the 4 attempts, did the epidural actually work and how did your delivery go?
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 08:08
Thanks fatimaa just rang them now and there is a voicemail saying they only open at 9am - will try again then..grrr!
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 16:37
don't i know it..here's hoping for a negative result! :)
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 16:36
I ordered the maroon bean bag and am still waiting..have emailed them twice this week and zero response! Does anyone have their number please? Tried googling, checked their website ,etc but couldn't find anything that worked..
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 09:00
No, the M&S ones are not expensive but they are not always in stock..they weren't last time i checked - i will try again!
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:23
i always try to say or mime something..my DH tells me to stop wasting my time and concentrate on the road but my heart breaks for these kids with mindless parents!
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:13
Thank you ladies, I have decided on breakfast at the More cafe outdoor patio in Festival City - fyi, they take breakfast reservations :) thank you all for your suggestions!
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 12:11
al nahda sharjah side or tawwun are also close to dubai but much cheaper in rent..
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 12:32
oh dear , how bothersome to be changing insurances right now, Pingu! All the best to you and I know you are feel because my DH's and DS's insurance was not going to be covered by my work any more starting this year but after much negotiation (in other words begging) they have agreed to keep them on - thank goodness! This means that Lil Peanut coming in march will be covered too once they arrive and that is a great relief.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 15:58
oh dear, this is all putting me off...especially the thought of poo and pee in the mattress..i know not everyone uses mattress protectors and baby diapers do leak sometimes!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 15:04
ladies, has anyone tried doing this and do you think its a good idea? So far DH and I have bought everything brand spanking new and all that is left is a Mothercare 140 x 70 cm mattress to go with the cot-bed we bought. i have seen one for sale for second-hand and was tempted to buy it but wasn't sure whether it was a good idea..what do you think?
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 11:36
has anyone circumcised their baby boy recently? I just checked with NMC and was told 2000-3000 dhs which i thought was a bit steep!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 09:01
Bless you for your positive attitude..you can only look ahead and know that your baby is at peace and in God's arms inshalla. Hugs. xoxo
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 08:58
Thank you all ladies - your stories are wonderful and some very similar to mine! Whats important is that the baby arrives safely..i will chat to DH about this and continue to monitor Peanut's growth. Thank you, Banana and Shella in particular for sharing your stories and am glad that your second c-sections were a lot calmer and went better than your first ones - that is exactly what i am hoping for myself! :) hugs to everyone. xxxoox
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 16:15
thank you ladies! I don't know why I feel ashamed about secretly wanting a c-section..i am keeping track of Peanut's size and if he/she seems to be turning into another 4 kg baby then c-section it is! I am feeling more in control and less in a panic with this c-section as it will be planned out in advance and not a manic emergency like last time...still remember al wasl nurses trying to feverishly remove my wedding ring and making me sign a consent form while being rushed into theater...I was put under completely and missed the birth of my baby. I have heard so much about One Born Every Minute..must look this up tonight!
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 16:07
been drinking unfiltered tap water for the past 3 years and have lived to talk about it :) <em>edited by Ayda247 on 15/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 16:03
If you are asking 'where' as in where can you get it done then there are a couple of sports stores in Mirdif CC who do it for you..you can look up the website directory for their telephone numbers and ring them and check.
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 14:53
wow thank you for sharing, Hord..sometimes they do say that c-section is the safest for baby even though it makes you feel like a cop-out at times :( I have a lot to think about.. I hope your lovely girl gets better and better inshalla!
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 14:51
I am 32 weeks and bought a bigger cup size and width size..this will work for me I think...I personally don't find a WORLD of difference between a 38 and a 40, for example so you can always go up one size from your normal..
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 12:58
Thank you , sweetlily, I am booked at Welcare this time round and happy with the service so far - the head of the maternity ward is this lovely SA midwife called Amanda with a very reliable no-nonsense air about her. She also is the one running our antenatal classes for us. Had a bit of a 'bleeding' emergency a couple of weeks ago and, as promised, she was right there and was a great comfort. Would love to have a doula but don't think I can afford one to be honest as we are on single income at the mo and are trying to be careful. Thanks for replying though :)
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 12:16
BTW, sweetlily, hubby and i have been going for antenatal classes which i found were very reassuring and helpful and this has helped me manage the memories of my first birth trauma...
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 12:15
thank you, sweetlily - I will read up on this! My experience with Al wasl was not good although I am not putting them down as I have heard other ladies rave about them and everyone's experience is different. I would feel so victorious if I had a natural birth but still very sacred of having another failed epidural! I need to calm down and think this through..maybe i should at least try again...as lnog my epidural works ..i will be happy! Last time they broke my waters for me which I have now learned is a form of induction and could be the reason why my contractions came on so suddenly and strongly - I don't want to sound like a baby but the pain was horrendous and it was like I was almost dying..i really do not want to face that sort of situation again.. dilating until 9 cms with no pain relief and then have a c-section :( I will try to read up some more on this and stay positive!
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 09:45
wow! You've only been looking for 3 weeks and have 3 offers already - that's incredible mashalla! My DH has been looking for over a year and no such luck - despite his 13 years experience in hospitality and F&B in London. Good for you and best of luck! edited by Ayda247 on 15/01/2012 <em>edited by Ayda247 on 15/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 09:38
Yes, a BBQ is lovely in this weather and you can have a nice cake made, etc... Do not worry about spending lots of money. You just need a bit of organization and maybe get the kids to make a special hand-made card for their dad and sing happy birthday and you will have a fab time :)
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 09:11
They are helpful - Mothercare has them on sale at the mo - run! ;)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 19:22
thank you to all the ladies who wrote me today! I have had to promise the car seat to the first lady who emailed me this morning so if you have not received a response then sorry its been given away! good luck with everyone finding one!
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 13:19
OMG - thank you, LORD! My patience has paid off :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 13:59
thanks ladies, will try and take your advice.. but i think next time a colleague comments on how i look i will say " ACTUALLY i feel GREAT! YOU on the other hard look AWFUL? Are you alright?' while sympathetically stroking their hand :) heehee - makes me feel better already
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 16:04
Fiona82, you are lucky to be leaving work a whole 3 weeks before your due-date! :) I am planning on working until one week before D-day because the maternity leave we get is only 45 calendar days..will be adding on my annual leave plus one month unpaid just to spend some decent time with bubs! Hope i can last until march!
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 08:53
Nimonemo replied : I find Dubizzle is taking the pi*** these days asking ridiculous amounts of money for second hand stuff. I found a shop in Deira, next to the gold souk where they sells German prams for AED1000 but they include car seat, moses basket and chair. I dont remember the brand now but I will come back to have a look again. Nimonemo, please do get me the location..I work in Deira and would really like to check out this option. You can email me on ayda247at hotmail dot com
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:56
yes, cant WAIT for next Mothercare sale..really hope its before March!! anyone have any ideas? tried asking the staff but they kept mum about it...
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:47
Dang it- I knew something was up when i downloaded an Essential voucher and saw my name on it! Gone are the days when we can print a couple of copies to share with friends over a brunch,etc...bummer :( also i noticed most of the January offers are for spa/salon type services rather than meals/brunches - not impressed as there are countless groupons,etc out there offering the same thing. <em>edited by Ayda247 on 04/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:38
I bought some from Ikea - and yes, you can buy them without the mat- dead cheap too.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:34
hi everyone, am in my 30th week now and cant sleep thru the night because of the loo-runs! have almost bought everything for baby except for cot bed mattress and stroller...expecting some things to be shipped in from the UK. Look like an absolute whale and it doesn't help when colleagues chirp 'oohhh, any time now, eh'? and i shoot back 'actually no, i have 2 more months to go!' ARRGGHH otherwise everything okay..had a bout of bleeding last week and went into emergency but all was fine..just stress, i think.. really looking fwd to march and meeting baby! Aren't we lucky we are giving birth at this time of the year when the weather is so much nicer?! :)
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 11:54
Al Nahda Dubai is a great area to live in although it is not a gated community. Our 2 bedroom was 54K when we move din but happily reduced to 46K this year. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom plus one other bathroom, fitted wardrobes, balcony in the living room and a health center floor with pool and gym plus covered parking. Also, our chiller (AC)is included in the rent so our DEWA bills are quite reasonable. We have Sahara Center just round the corner with loads of supermarkets, laundries, places to eat etc so the fact that its not a 'community' doesn't bother me. Try doing a search on Dubizzle..Mirdif is another area you can consider although they have limited apartments and are mostly villas there.
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 11:31
I liked Drew best - thought she was really unique. Hubby likes Melanie but until recently i too found her a bit boring - she was fab last thursday though have to admit. My current fave is Chris.
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 11:18
this question was asked before and there was a lady who replied with excellent directions that i found very useful - do a search and i am sure you will find it.
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 11:06
thats so cute!
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 08:47
I have 20K in National Bonds..sometime early this year I won AED100 worth of bonds and then yesterday i got a text saying I won AED 500 - YAY! :) Alhamdulilah
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 14:31
LOL, JS, that is hilarious. No i definitely need a proper cat harness..still looking though :( I refuse to pay 90dhs for this!
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 14:22
tell me about it..i rang RAKBANK and asked them why they didn't send their customers any advance notification for these fees and they claimed they had in one of the monthly statements. I had signed up for e-statements but saw no such thing. Hmmpphh..we are now even being charged TO PAY - disgusting! Flydubai is the same by the way..recently booked a ticket and they charged me an extra 12 dhs to pay by credit card. i asked them if i could pay with cash and the answer was yes and that costs 30! Go Figure!
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 14:18
hiya, i just started this monday with Nurse Amanda at Welcare..she does antenatal classes - a session runs for 6 classes @ AED 1500 for the whole session or AED 300 if you are paying per class. In my first class there was a powerpoint prsentation and also fresh juice, finger foods, etc are provided. I enjoyed it although i havent learned anything shocking or new yet..still it was a nice thing to do with the hubby and there was a good fun classroom atmosphere with lots of joking and ribbing. I am registered at welcare for my check-ups and birth so its quite useful for me as we will have a labour ward tour, etc. This is my second baby but i needed some reminding on things so thought classes would be useful.. We have been asked to wear comfortable clothes for our second class as we will be taught some exercising positions and also use the birthing ball, etc...
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 08:53
i asked my doc about this last week and she said it was fine to take imodium...but if the condition continues to go to hospital as preg ladies dehydrate very quickly.
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 13:38
Thank you Giggles - how useful! Am 24 weeks now so hopefully should be okay. I will ask my salon about L'orea..i probably will have togo buy this myself (groan) meaning i have to pick the hair colour..usually the salon mix 2 different ones for me i think!
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 08:07
hi ladies, i am in my 21st week and have been following and enjoying this thread..just wanted to warn my fellow March mamas about my horrible and painful experience yesterday which was my own fault really! I was feeling very tired after coming back from work on Tues evening and decided to have a quick dinner and an early night. Feeling too tired to cook anything i ordered a burger and fruit shake (cockltail) from a nearby restaurant. For some reason,my husband was suspicious from the start and said are you sure they make good burgers, etc..anyway my burger arrived and i gupled it down - it tasted okay..not the best burger i've had of course and went off to sleep at 7.30pm.. I woke up at 10.30pm with very bad stomach cramps..i thought maybe walking up and down would loosen the feeling of tightness in my tummy but suddenly started vomiting! Now keep in mind that this is my 2nd pregnancy and i have never had morning sickness so didnt know how awful vomiting while pregnant felt! I basically vomited out everything in my tummy and then started dry-heaving which was very painful as it made me feel like i couldnt breathe.. At about 2am, DH and i decided to go to welcare emergency because i wasnt getting better. Alhamdulilah they gave me a scan and Peanut was fine and swimming around summersaulting!..What a relief it was to see him/her and i burst into tears! They injected me with an antibiotic and a painkiller and i had to stay on a saline IV drip for the next 9 hours! Lesson to me : Be careful of small cafeterias especially when you're pregnant! I feel so stupid for putting myself at risk this way but will be very careful from now on. Thing is we have a babymoon planned for next week (Holiday in Kerala!) and i am feeling worried about the same thing happening to me there! May God protect us all!
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 16:27
I have been where you are so i keep a special folder for just these contacts..... Pankaj Valecha [[email protected]'> Hanan Abdul Aziz [[email protected]'> Rommel Laggui [[email protected]'> Abdulla [[email protected]'> Noemat [[email protected]'> Usman Rafique [[email protected]'> Trupti.S [[email protected]'> Mohammad Ameem [[email protected]'> Naweed - Sharaf Travel [[email protected]'> You can thank me later :) ps: I am using belhasa for my Kerala getaway next month and found hanan from there to be very good in timely responses. Sharaf Travel also did me a great package for malaysia earlier this year but they were very slow in responding this time round.. Good luck! <em>edited by Ayda247 on 30/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 14:22
One of the ladies on expatwoman recently very kindly gave me hers - its a long U-shaped one and very comfy for sleeping..altho DH has been complaining that it is replacing him:) I also bought a small wedge shaped one from Mothercare to use for my office chair at work..its small but it really makes all the difference! Good luck..we pregnant women need all the comfort we can get..
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 19:56
Update! Rcd DH's new passport today so total time was 3 weeks and 5 days but GUESS WHAT? They didnt send back DH's old passport that contains his UAE Residence visa - SCREAM! what is wrong with these ppl?! We even wrote a note on the special comments section explaining that they needed to send it back and why... :( really worried now - how do we chase this?? Was looking fwd to finally booking our 'babymoon' but now theres a further delay! Inshala khair!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 15:25
Okay..update on DH's passport renewal! Sent passport for renewal on 30th Sep Credit card debited on 6th Oct ....Still waiting!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 15:21
I cant imagine the embassy would expect all of us to have colour printers! i am sure you will be fine..
 
 
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